Global Game Jam 2020 - Nancy + Luxembourg
January 31 to February 2 2020
Place together some game designers, graphic designers, UX designers, software developers and musicians, amateurs and professionals in a room for 48 hours, mix,
and get an amazing video game cocktail! In other words, a game jam is an occasional gathering, whose goal is to create video games of all types in 48 hours.
What is the point? Creativity, innovation, challenge and above all a unique atmosphere with passionate people!
The Global Game Jam is the most important Game Jam, organized simultaneously in more than 800 locations across the World.
Will you be among the 15,000 participants? We are waiting for you at Metz, but also in Luxembourg to double the fun!
Want to know more about the Global Game Jam? It's here!
For whom is it?
Everybody can participate
Everybody! Amateurs, students, professionnals... Everybody with basic skills in the different roles required to build a game is welcome. We even have 14 y.o. participants, so why not you?
Graphic designer
Are you fond of graphism, illustration, or animation? Are pixels or vectors your mother tongue? Come express yourself at the Global Game Jam, we will find you a team.
Software developer
Do you have the spirit of a hacker? Are you not afraid of developing original game mechanics, a multiplayer mode or a simple AI? Do you love to work in a team? You have the opportunity to code under caffein at the Global Game Jam, we will find you artists to collaborate with on your project.
Musician
Express your musical creativity! A game sound track is really important to the immersive experience of the player. You can compose your own sound music to match the ambiance of the game it will accompany.
Game Enthusiast
You will certainly be a great source of inspiration for the scenario and the game play, because you have a deep knowledge of the interesting and pleasant game mechanics!
A game jam is not a competition, but a time for innovation, sharing and learning, open to everyone.
Registration
There is a limited number of seats, and the registration is mandatory. Lunches, drinks and infinite coffee are included in the registration fees.
Early bird limit registration date: January 15, 2020 at 12:00.
Limit registration date: January 22, 2020 at 12:00.
The registration fees should be paid before the event and validate the registration.
Information to persons under 18: you can register only if you have a parental agreement and a contact phone number, they will be asked at your arrival at the beginning of the Jam.
COIN members have a discount on the registration fees. You don't know about COIN? This could be of interest to you..
Nancy takes care of part of the expenses, so the inscription fee is lower in Nancy !
Registration form
*Registration cancelling: if you cancel your registration before January 15, 2020, we will partially refund your registration (you will have to pay for the Paypal fees (about 1 EUR)). All cancellations after January 15, 2020 cannot be refund (as we already have to pay our suppliers); COIN memberships cannot be refund.
Access Nancy
From the train station by bus, via line T4, "Jardin du Belvédère" stop.
Access Luxembourg
From the train station by bus, via line 2, "Limpertsberg"'s stop. Or by car: a parking of 200 slots is available near the school
Eat and Sleep
Catering is included in your registration: lunches, drinks and coffee ! A room will be dedicated to naps, don't forget your sleeping bag.
Planning of the Event - January 31 to February 2
Fri - 2pm
Welcome
Fri - 5pm
Presentation of the theme
Fri - 5:30pm
Teams Creation
Fri - 6pm
Start of the 48 hours
Sun - 4pm
Upload of the games
Sun - 5pm
Presentation of the games
The Global Game Jam movement
Global Game Jam is a global event that takes place every year simultaneously in numerous cities. A theme is proposed in order to get you quickly on board. The created games are then published on the Global Game Jam website.
What is the point in a Game Jam?
Because we love challenges and being sleep deprived!
It is above all an amazing opportunity to promote creativity, innovation and to have a good time with people sharing the same passion.
